06/20/2026
I want to share a little piece of my story.
Because I know what it feels like when your stomach starts running your life.
I know what it feels like to be scared to eat because you don’t know what will hurt next.
I know what it feels like to sit with pain, bloating, cramping, bathroom issues, and that quiet fear in the back of your mind wondering, “Is this going to get worse?”
I know what it feels like to feel frustrated with your own body.
To feel like no one really understands.
To explain what you are feeling and still walk away feeling unheard.
To be told to watch what you eat, but not really know what that means when everything seems to bother you.
I’ve dealt with diverticulitis, diverticulosis, and IBS-type symptoms, and I can honestly say it is exhausting — physically, mentally, and emotionally.
It is not just stomach pain.
It is the fear before meals.
It is wondering if you should leave the house.
It is bathroom issues that feel embarrassing.
It is canceling plans.
It is being tired of trying to figure it all out.
It is wanting answers, but feeling overwhelmed, scared, and alone.
I’m sharing this because I know someone else may be sitting there hurting, bloated, scared to eat, and wondering if anyone truly understands.
You are not alone.
Your body is not broken.
Your pain matters.
Your story matters.
And sometimes healing begins with finally feeling heard. 💚